2026 Ballon d’Or: Hansi Flick Backs ‘Exceptional’ Yamal to Win Award
Hansi Flick said Lamine Yamal deserves the Ballon d'Or after the 19-year-old reached 101 career goal contributions for Barcelona.
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick endorsed Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or after Wednesday's 5-1 Champions League victory against Feyenoord, calling the 19-year-old 'special' and noting his 12th goal in the competition.
- Including that goal and two assists, Yamal has reached 101 career goal contributions for Barcelona at 19 years and 58 days old, cementing his status as a key figure in the team's European campaign.
- Scoring twice against Feyenoord, new Barcelona captain Raphinha reached eight goals this season, becoming the first Barcelona player since 1950 to net in each of the team's opening five fixtures.
- The 30-player Ballon d'Or shortlist announced Monday includes Yamal alongside rivals Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, with the winner to be presented in London on October 26.
- Despite Barcelona scoring 22 goals in five matches, Flick cautioned it is early in the campaign, emphasizing the squad's hunger for a first Champions League title since 2015.
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2026 Ballon d’Or: Hansi Flick backs ‘exceptional’ Yamal to win award
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has tipped Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Flick was speaking to the media after watching Yamal score twice in Barcelona’s 5-1 win over Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday. “Lamine is my player,” he said. “He’s a Barcelona player and I also think he would deserve that […] 2026 Ballon d’Or: Hansi Flick backs ‘exceptional’ Yamal to win award
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Hansi Flick has made it clear that for him, Lamine Yamal deserves to win the Ballon d'Or. The Barcelona coach spoke after the 5-1 win over Feyenoord in the first leg of their Champions League campaign, where Yamal scored a beautiful free kick. Asked if the 19-year-old deserves to win the prestigious individual award, Flick was emphatic in his response. "Yamal 'Ballon d'Or'? Of course. He is my player, he is a Barcelona player and I also think he…
FC Barcelona has held another goal party at Camp Nou. The team has won 5-1 to Feyenoord in their first Champions match. Hansi Flick was very satisfied at a press conference, although he did not hesitate to get wet with the Golden Ball. Lamine Yamal and Rodri are two of the favorites ... Continue reading "Flick chooses Lamine Yamal ahead of Rodri in the Golden Ball: "I think he deserves it"
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